US Bridges

Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.42 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 0403695

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2036. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSexton Road CR-218
CrossesIr 90
Location2.42 MI E of SR 534
RouteCounty Highway 218
StateOhio
Coordinates41.77098, -80.89985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2016)
Projected traffic502 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90 carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sexton Road CR-218 over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.